Sumosan brings more than two decades of culinary expertise to the partnership
ALMAL Real Estate Development and Sumosan Restaurant Group celebrated their partnership with an official signing ceremony at The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences, marking a significant milestone in the development’s premium dining and hospitality offering.
The recent official signing ceremony was led by Dmitriy Starovoitov, Founder, ALMAL Real Estate Development, and Janina Wolkow, Founder, Sumosan Restaurant Group, in the presence of Sylvain Eid, Partner, ALMAL; Vladimir Vysotski, CEO, ALMAL Real Estate Development; Hugo Goncalves, COO, Sumosan Restaurant Group; and Manuel Garcia, General Manager, The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences.
Internationally recognised for its contemporary Japanese cuisine, Sumosan brings more than two decades of culinary expertise and a presence across leading destinations in Europe and the Middle East. Its signature approach combines traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary creativity and refined hospitality.
World-class dining
“Bringing Sumosan to Al Marjan Island is another important step in creating a destination that combines world-class dining, entertainment and exceptional guest experiences,” stated Starovoitov.
“This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity to introduce our distinctive Japanese dining experience to a new audience in one of the UAE’s emerging hospitality destinations,” affirmed Wolkow.
“Sumosan is a natural fit for The Unexpected’s entertainment-led concept and aligns with the ambition to create a destination where exceptional dining, lifestyle and entertainment come together, offering guests experiences that go beyond traditional hospitality,” commented Eid.
Developed by ALMAL Real Estate Development and operated by Palladium Hotel Group under The Unexpected Hotels & Residences brand, the five-star property comprises 319 hotel rooms and 103 residential apartments.
